In a recent memo sent out to all NFL teams, the league has confirmed that the annual supplemental draft will not take place this year, marking the third consecutive year without the event. The decision comes as no surprise, considering that no player has been selected in the supplemental draft since 2019.

The supplemental draft, typically held for players whose eligibility status has changed since the regular draft deadline, has seen a decline in relevance over the past few years. With no drafts in 2020, 2021, or 2022, and none planned for this year, it seems that teams have shifted their focus toward other avenues for player recruitment.

When the supplemental draft was last held in 2019, the Arizona Cardinals were the lone team to make a selection. They opportunitively chose safety Jalen Thompson in the fifth round. However, since then, no player has been deemed worthy of selection in the supplemental draft, further highlighting its diminished significance.

It is worth noting that in the past, notable players such as Cris Carter, Josh Gordon, and Bernie Kosar found their way into the NFL through the supplemental draft. However, their success stories seem to be the exception rather than the rule, as the supplemental draft has become a rarely used path to the league in recent seasons.

During a normal year, the supplemental draft would consist of seven rounds, with teams forfeiting the corresponding pick in the following year's common draft. The absence of the supplemental draft means that teams will now have to rely solely on the regular draft, waivers, or free agency to acquire new talent.

Although the supplemental draft's suspension may disappoint some prospects who were hoping to catch the attention of NFL teams, it appears that the league has deemed the event unnecessary in the current landscape. As teams continue to explore alternative talent acquisition methods, the future of the supplemental draft remains uncertain.